GY402 · Level 8 · 4 years (BEng), 5 years with the integrated MEng
University of Galway · Connacht
521
Points have stayed about the same since 2023.
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An engineering degree about designing and building structures like roads, bridges, buildings and water systems. It is an integrated five year programme and accredited by Engineers Ireland.
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Building design, engineering, and construction management
The study of these courses involves learning about the design, planning, and building of structures. Students will develop such skills as architectural design, engineering principles, construction management, and sustainability practices. E.g. Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, and Construction Management.
Round 1 points by year
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 521 | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | 521 | 521 | 532 |
| 2024 | 500 | 500 | 521 |
| 2023 | 512 | 512 | 522 |
Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.
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